Paramedic Cadet

Perform emergency medical services while agreeing to attend and graduate from a Michigan Bureau of Fire Services (BFS) Regional Fire Training Center-Fire Academy resulting in BFS certification as Firefighter II.

Following BFS certification as Firefighter II, an employee will be trained to perform the following: respond to fire alarms with a fire company; prepare to fight fire by connecting hose to hydrants or pumps and joining hose sections and nozzles to hose; enter burning buildings and operate nozzle to direct stream of water on fires; operate equipment to facilitate entry into locked buildings through approved forcible entry methods; operate hand fire extinguishers and similar equipment in extinguishing fires; operate pumps to maintain an adequate water volume and pressure; raise, lower, and climb ladders; ventilate burning buildings to carry off smoke and gases; rescue individuals and provide appropriate emergency medical assistance; perform property conservation operations such as placing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris; may drive ladder trucks, pumper trucks, and emergency trucks in responding to fire alarms and in returning to the station; attend instruction sessions concerning firefighting methods, equipment operation, first aid, and street hydrant locations, and maintain good physical fitness; administer first response first aid to injured or afflicted persons; and perform other related work as assigned.

By the closing date of this announcement, an applicant must:

1. Be a citizen of the United States or a resident alien with the right to work in the United States; and
2. Have a high school diploma or valid equivalency certificate. Preference will be given to applicants that have a bachelor's degree or an associate degree in Fire Science or an EMS curriculum; and
3. Hold a current State of Michigan Paramedic License or National Registry Paramedic certification with eligibility to be licensed as a Paramedic in Michigan; and
4. Possess normal visual functions and acuity in each eye, correctable to 20/20 with eyeglasses; and
5. Be free from any physical defects, chronic diseases, organic diseases, organic or functional conditions or mental and emotional instabilities which may tend to impair the efficient performance of duties or which might endanger the lives of others or the individual employee; and
6. Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's or a basic commercial driver's licenses and have an acceptable driving record.

NOTE:  Candidates are required to submit original degrees/transcripts, licenses, and certifications by the closing date of this announcement.

• Thorough knowledge of first aid and rescue techniques
• Thorough knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of fire hydrants
• Ability to function calmly and efficiently under conditions of great stress
• Ability to deal with persons under great emotional stress and maintain control of the situation
• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations and to exercise good judgment
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with other employees and to deal tactfully with the public
• Ability to withstand prolonged periods of physical activity, often under adverse conditions